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JBL Live Buds 3 vs JVC HA-NP1T

What Live Buds 3 does better (5) and where HA-NP1T wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live Buds 3
JBL · 2024Live Buds 3
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $85
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JVC HA-NP1T
JVC · 2024HA-NP1T
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $85
8.3Noise control & calls3.1
8.4Battery4.7

Why is Live Buds 3 better than HA-NP1T?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · HA-NP1T: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 24 h+67%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  5. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is HA-NP1T better than Live Buds 3?

HA-NP1T has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live Buds 3JBL Live Buds 3≈ $859.2
JVC HA-NP1TJVC HA-NP1T≈ $854.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h24 h
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.9 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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